Hi Johnny,I just saw your post in reply to me on the GT board re: you used to be a Christian. I thought I'd continue that conversation over here on the proper board if you don't mind.

When I asked you if you had (earlier in your life) believed you were a sinner and accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior your response was that you "used to be a big Jesus Freak."

So my first question is: Back then, did you believe that you were a sinner in need of a savior, and did you accept what Jesus did by dying on the cross for your sins and rising again? Did you indeed accept Him as your savior?

****please only answer what you are comfortable with, and if you would prefer, we could PM****

I went through the whole "accepting jesus as your savior" phase. At the time I didn't think twice about it so I never realized how it made absolutely no sense. I always thought I was a sinner everytime I lied or cheated or what have you. I always felt guilty whenever i'd do the most trivial things that hurt no one.

Then I realized christianity is bullshit and felt guilty no longer for victimless acts.

Is there a course of events that made you change your mind? If so, would you please share them?

Did you attend a Catholic church?

I don't remember since It was so long ago. I went to catholic church for a short time then baptist then methodist. I don't remember the exact chain of events that led me to realizing religion is nonsense. Do you remember the exact chain of events that led you to realizing santa claus doesn't exist?

I don't remember since It was so long ago. I went to catholic church for a short time then baptist then methodist. I don't remember the exact chain of events that led me to realizing religion is nonsense. Do you remember the exact chain of events that led you to realizing santa claus doesn't exist?

Do you mind if I ask the number of years between your "realizing religion is nonsense" and now?

How old are you (only if you wish to share)? (we can always PM)

As for Santa and I....I was quite a young child when Santa was really mentioned.....I never really believed in him as a person. My mom thought to tell us he was a real living person would be a lie. She told us he "represented the spirit of Christmas" or something....such as people giving gifts freely...etc.

In fact I asked her about my feelings about Santa today (while thinking of your post) and she said I thought he was mean because I would see kids crying on his lap in the mall. I guess I thought people dressed up as him were being mean to them to make them cry It could probably have just his breath! .......

As for Santa and I....I was quite a young child when Santa was really mentioned.....I never really believed in him as a person. My mom thought to tell us he was a real living person would be a lie. She told us he "represented the spirit of Christmas" or something....such as people giving gifts freely...etc.

In fact I asked her about my feelings about Santa today (while thinking of your post) and she said I thought he was mean because I would see kids crying on his lap in the mall. I guess I thought people dressed up as him were being mean to them to make them cry It could probably have just his breath! .......

I went through the whole "accepting jesus as your savior" phase. At the time I didn't think twice about it so I never realized how it made absolutely no sense. I always thought I was a sinner everytime I lied or cheated or what have you. I always felt guilty whenever i'd do the most trivial things that hurt no one.

Then I realized christianity is bullshit and felt guilty no longer for victimless acts.

So you took the easy way out? If you WERE believer then you realize that walking with the Lord is the hardest thing a Christian can do!